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A Time to Build: Lessons from Nehemiah-Taking Time to Give Thanks

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Taking Time to Give Thanks Summary:  In Nehemiah 11, we come across a situation where the people are faced with a national referendum. They didn't believe in “luck” or “chance.” They actually were so committed to the sovereignty of God that they knew God would direct the outcome of the lot Series:  A Time to Build: Lessons from Nehemiah Scripture:  Nehemiah 11:1-11:47  Date: 20 , November 2016. Introduction You made a good decision this morning to come to church because I have some inside information about the recent USA presidential election that you will not hear on CNN. With all the intrigue and controversy surrounding the final tally, coupled with the waiting that we've   had to do as  believers, I wanted to fill you in on what really happened this past Tuesday. The election, contrary to what the experts have been telling us,  This wasn't a squeaker, this wasn't even close. It was a blowout. That’s a ...

A Time to Build: Lessons from Nehemiah-Making Investments that Last

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Making Investments that Last Summary:  This morning we’re going to learn about 4 vows, or promises, that the people of God made in Nehemiah 10. Series:  A Time to Build: Lessons from Nehemiah Scripture:  Nehemiah 10:1-39 Date: 13, November 2016. Scripture Reading Take your Bibles and rise to your feet, turn with me now and Read    Nehemiah 10 10  Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, 2  Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3  Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4  Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5  Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6  Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, 7  Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, 8  Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests. 9  And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; 10  And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, 11  Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah, ...